Obviously the day started with a cupcake (and french toast sticks). Obviously.

“Mom? Why I stand out here in my jammies?”

“MY NEW SCOOTER!!”

the maiden voyage of the new blue scooter.

Woke up from nap to presents from some very wonderful ladies. Don’t let the look fool you, he was just waking up.

Birthday dinner at Red Robin…YUM!

we let this guy come along with us.

The singing, clapping, and “CAKE IN A CUP???” was a super hit. He’s still talking about it.

as I wiped his hands he whispered, “I love you, mom.” cue the heart melt.

happy birthday boy.

Cort found eddie in the road watching the kids across the street after dinner.“Dad? I wish MY pool had a slide.” ::cue giant sigh::no, he did not get a pool with a slide for his birthday. So he still covets this.

Our family for spending a couple hours of their Sunday with us to celebrate Eddie.

The Visels for the early gift to Eddie that has kept him busy outside all week.

Granny for the flashlight that makes Eddie brave in the dark.

Uncle Mike for finding the BIGGEST nerf gun the store had (related: it lives under our bed)

All of you for the love you have spewed for my sweet boy in the comments here on and facebook.

And mostly, to my wonderful husband, Cort who took {almost} all the pictures you see here. This day would not be possible without you (for obvious reasons), but also because you remain calm and cool in the face of my stress ball anger pants about all details. Thank you for playing trains with Eddie. I love you.